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Alcohol abuse among young people decreasing

The rate of binge drinking amongst 15-24 year olds has halved in the last six years, but the percentage with probable mental health problems has doubled during the same time period.

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Schools asked to observe minute's silence to remember Ashling Murphy ahead of funeral

This morning, the scene of her murder on the Grand Canal on Fiona’s Way remained sealed off, as did a local bottle bank which was sealed off last night

<p>Childrens Minister Roderic O'Gorman. PIcture: Maxwells.</p>

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Irish Examiner View: Birth Information and Tracing Bill a step in the right direction

Valid criticisms from campaigners can be dealt with as the bill goes through the various stages of becoming law.

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€62m in funding promised to help schools purchase air filters

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Irish Examiner View: Childcare reformed, but sadly not transformed

Fergus Finlay: Mother and baby homes redress scheme must be run by women for women

Daniel McConnell: Loveless marriage of convenience exposed by O'Gorman's outburst

The willingness of TDs and ministers to openly disagree with the Taoiseach points to the weakness of Micheál Martin's authority

Sat, 15 May, 2021

FILE PHOTO Minister for Children Roderick O'Gorman is under pressure, after the Dail last night voted to pass a bill which has r

Children's minister asks GSK to consider 'reparations' for Mother and Baby vaccine trial victims

Seven vaccine trials and two trials on infant milk formula were carried out on more than 600 babies and children in the homes between 1934 and 1973

Sun, 21 Mar, 2021

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Covid vaccines: HSE reviewing time period between first and second doses

Delays in stock 'disappointing' but vaccine roll-out programme to date 'having a real impact'

Wed, 10 Mar, 2021

Cost of direct provision rose to €183m last year

This week, the department confirmed that €17.79m was spent on this additional accommodation capacity last year.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

Government castigated over plans to seal Mother and Baby Home records

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was flooded with letters from survivors of mother and baby homes and supporters about the ‘sealing’ of records relating to survivors and adoptees.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2021

Parent's leave to be extended by three weeks

It is anticipated that the legislation will be introduced in the new year and the scheme will be operational by April

Tue, 08 Dec, 2020

Mother and Baby Homes report publication delayed until New Year

The report is nearly 3,000 pages long with individual chapters for each of the institutions.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2020

Mother and Baby Homes records to be sealed for 30 years as controversial bill passes

Controversial bill will seal records for 30 years

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020

Childcare costs over €200 per week in Cork city, the second highest in the country

Childcare in Ireland costs an average of just over €4 per hour to provide, according to the Independent Review of the Costs of Providing Quality Early Learning and Childcare in Ireland

Mon, 19 Oct, 2020

Irish Wheelchair Association pleads with Minister to provide sufficient services for those with disabilities

The warning comes as the Irish Wheelchair Association launched an awareness campaign, appealing to the new government not to leave the sector behind as Ireland commences an economic recovery once the restrictions are lifted.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

'Hidden tragedy': Vulnerable with mild disability ‘confined in institutions’

Vulnerable people with mild intellectual disabilities are being preyed on sexually and financially in the community or locked away in unsuitable psychiatric hospital wards and nursing homes.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Creches facing major shortfall in children returning to childcare

Just one in four children have been registered to return to some childcare providers as creches reopen across the country, it has emerged.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Alliance welcomes decision to keep Department of Children

The Department of Children is staying on after speculation it would be axed.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Micheál Martin promises to 'get people back to work' following 'historic' coalition agreement

Incoming Taoiseach Micheál Martin has promised a major national economic recovery plan and multi-billion euro stimulus as early as next month to “get people back to work”.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Likelihood of government talks success ‘less than 50:50’

The likelihood of success in the talks aimed at forming a government was put at “less than 50:50” because of the internal wrangling within the Green Party, senior government sources have said.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Green Party asks members not to speak to media before informing party press office

The Green Party has asked their members not to speak to the media before informing the party press office.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Alan Kelly’s reluctance puts the onus on the Greens

Labour leader Alan Kelly insists his party would do better in opposition. That raises the pressure on Eamon Ryan to enter government, says Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Greens ‘won’t walk away’ from government talks

Several Green Party TDs have rejected weekend reports that they are on the verge of walking away from government formation talks.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Michael Clifford: Election is lacking a certain shade of green

The Boiler House has been rediscovered. It is now a rediscovery centre, in the heart of Ballymun on the northside of Dublin.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2020

If elected in two constituencies Casey will represent Donegal

General election candidate Peter Casey says he will represent Donegal if elected to the 33rd Dáil.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2020

Green Party's Saoirse McHugh warns against going into coalition

Green Party European elections star Saoirse McHugh has warned that both she and the ‘Green wave’ could “leave” the party if leaders join a coalition with Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil after the next general election.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2019

Political parties agree: Elections this week are actually about local issues

Political parties agree that, for the first time in years, the local elections this week really are about local issues, on everything from housing to the environment to policing to dog-fouling.

Wed, 22 May, 2019

Labour leader’s vote offer won’t be reciprocated

Labour’s olive branch offer of support for like-minded opposition parties has been snubbed by the Social Democrats and Greens — despite an appeal to maximise “progressive” voices in the Dáil.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2018

Tánaiste: No posters ‘sad and demeaning’

Tánaiste Joan Burton has described no campaign posters in the marriage equality referendum as “sad and demeaning” as Labour launched its yes campaign.

Tue, 05 May, 2015

Green recovery will require careful cultivation

An early flurry of electoral successes in Dublin prompted talk of green shoots for the Green Party but the countrywide count cautioned that careful cultivation would be required.

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Dublin: Socialist TD calls for water tax boycott

The newly elected TD for Dublin West has claimed her victory in the by-election, combined with a strong showing by left-wing candidates in the European and local elections, will cause damage to the Government.

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Coppinger in lead after third count in Dublin West

By Sean McCarthaigh

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Donnelly edges out Coppinger in Dublin West as SF sees support surge

Sinn Féin has emerged as the surprise poll-topper in the Dublin West bye-election with its candidate Paul Donnelly edging out the pre-election favourite, Socialist Party councillor Ruth Coppinger after the first count result.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Dublin West a litmus test for parties

In search of a constituency to explain the myriad of issues currently affecting political parties? Then look no further than Dublin West’s by-election.

Fri, 16 May, 2014

Ryan aims to rejuvenate 30-year-old Green Party

THE Green Party celebrated its 30th anniversary yesterday with leader Eamon Ryan unveiling a new front bench and a return to politics of former parliamentary party members.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011

Labour thrives as FG suffers

LABOUR’S resounding presidential win was crowned by winning a Dáil seat in Dublin West which saw candidate Patrick Nulty break a near 30-year trend of government parties failing to win by-elections.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2011

Electorate ‘realise Greens opposed ridiculous tax breaks'

Name: Roderic O’Gorman

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

Greens choose de Burca as European candidate

Senator Deirdre de Burca was today officially named as the Green Party candidate for the European elections in Dublin next year.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2008

Free Coffee for TDs in Fairtrade Nation campaign

TDs were treated to free cups of coffee and tea outside the Dáil today as part of a campaign to turn Ireland into a ‘Fairtrade Nation’.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2005

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